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Trump Meets Japan Leader on Strait Security
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Washington this week. She will meet with President Trump.
They plan to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. The strait runs between Iran and Oman.
It is a busy shipping route. Trump wants Japan's help securing the strait.
Klear Note — The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-third of world's oil shipments. It is a critical global shipping route. Securing it affects energy prices worldwide.
Key Terms 2
- Sanae Takaichi
- The Prime Minister, or top leader, of Japan
- Strait of Hormuz
- A narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman used for shipping